Cajun Chicken and Garlic Parmesan Linguine
A delightful blend of flavors with a creamy sauce and a spicy kick, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken with Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked linguine and chicken to the sauce, tossing to coat.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in Cajun seasoning for a couple of hours before cooking. If you like it spicy, add more Cajun seasoning or include some red pepper flakes. Use fresh parsley for a vibrant garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg